Temporary ceasefire means repeat of war - Araghchi
Iran wants a permanent end to fighting in the Persian Gulf region, not just a temporary ceasefire, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
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Iran estimates damage from Hormuz oil spill at trillions of dollars
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said oil pollution might have caused trillions of dollars of damage to the region’s marine ecosystem.
There is no alternative to diplomacy in Middle East - Guterres
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for dialogue and negotiations to find a comprehensive and durable settlement of the conflict in the Gulf and the Red Sea.
Iran announces measures to combat oil spill in Hormuz
Iran is battling an oil spill off Qeshm Island, underscoring the environmental risks posed by attacks on tankers in the Persian Gulf, Bloomberg reported.
Iran threatens to hit Gulf states if US launches new strikes - report
Iran has warned Gulf states that any new U.S. attack on its territory would trigger retaliation against critical energy infrastructure across the …
At least 10 merchant vessels pass through Strait of Hormuz in past day
At least 10 commercial vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours, CNN reported, citing data from the MarineTraffic ship-tracking website.
Hormuz deal involves ships entering Persian Gulf through Iran - report
An agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, which was proposed to Iran, involves the entry of all merchant ships into the Persian Gulf through the territorial waters of the Islamic Republic, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Lavrov meets with Araghchi in Cholpon-Ata
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a meeting Friday with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in the Kyrgyz resort city of Cholpon-Ata to discuss rising tensions in the Gulf region.
UAE to build two terminals to reduce Hormuz reliance
The UAE's DP World will develop two new container terminals in Fujairah on the United Arab Emirates' eastern coast, the global ports operator said as the Gulf state works to reduce its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war.
Persian Gulf states irritated by US actions in conflict with Iran
Washington’s allies in the Persian Gulf are becoming increasingly frustrated with the current state of the U.S.-Iran conflict as intensified hostilities threaten their national security and economies, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.
Russian, UAE FMs discuss US and Iranian strikes in Persian Gulf
The ministers' conversation focused on the escalating military situation in the Persian Gulf
Airlines advised against flying over Persian Gulf countries
Due to the escalation between the US and Iran, flights in the region are still unsafe
US wants to be reimbursed for freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz
The United States protects all Arab countries of the Persian Gulf and expects to be reimbursed for ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Trump says ceasefire 'is over' and dealing with Iran is 'waste of time'
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday morning that he believes the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran “is over,” following a series of strikes across the region.
IRGC announces strikes on US military facilities in Persian Gulf
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC, elite units of the Iranian Armed Forces) have carried out strikes on 85 U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and …
Qatar resumes all maritime activities
Qatar said on Sunday that maritime activities would resume with immediate effect, according to the Qatari Transport Ministry statement posted on X.
Russian and Bahraini FMs discuss situation in Persian Gulf
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani have held a phone call discussing the situation in the Persian Gulf, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
US-Iran deal must safeguard Gulf states' interests - GCC
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) said Thursday that any future regional understandings or arrangements must incorporate the security requirements of Gulf states and safeguard their interests.
Trump: US may impose toll on exit from Persian Gulf
Donald Trump has suggested that Persian Gulf states might be obliged to pay the US for using the Strait of Hormuz as compensation for Washington's role in their security.
Shipping in Strait of Hormuz restored to 55 percent capacity
55 ships crossed the Strait in the past 24 hours, 17 mln tons of oil exported from the Persian Gulf
